Calling All Artists

Published on Thursday, January 08 2015 12:55

Art on the Green announces its open call to area artists. Now in its second year, Art on the Green is a yearly celebration of the arts in Lyons, Colorado. The two-day event will be held on Father’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21.

The Preferred Site for Recovery Housing

Published on Wednesday, January 07 2015 00:00

Editor’s Note: Mayor John O’Brien read the following letter at Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting just prior to the Board selecting a site for replacement housing. I asked him if I could print it in this week’s paper. Joseph Lekarczyk, Editor

Dear Lyons Community,

I find myself with mixed emotions tonight: I am both encouraged and disappointed.

I am encouraged because more than a year ago the previous board approved a blue ribbon panel of concerned, involved citizens who, with the Lyons

January: FAFSA

Published on Wednesday, December 31 2014 14:17

Most individuals pursuing post-secondary education receive some sort of financial aid. Financial aid is comprised of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. Last month, high school seniors were advised to focus on applying for scholarships. Use January to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

About Town - January 1, 2015

Published on Wednesday, December 31 2014 11:08

In the interest of full disclosure, let it be known the author of this column is an elected official. Her opinions are hers, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Board. Another week gone by, and now it’s New Years. Happy New Years everybody. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas like I did. MOVIE on Saturday, January 3, at Ken’s Photography (behind The Stone Cup) at 7:30 p.m. is “Thelma and Louise”

Looking Ahead To 2015

Published on Wednesday, December 31 2014 10:52

Roads Traveled by Linda L. Osmundson

Now is the time for those dreaded New Year’s resolutions that we find unfulfilled at the end of the year. I’ve researched, read, considered, and made a list of possible subjects for my twenty-four articles for 2015. Let’s take a peek.

Year in Review - Part Two

Published on Wednesday, December 31 2014 09:53

Schools

After a summer of feverish work, a new Montessori school opened up in the old parsonage next to the Lyons Community Church. Mayor John O’Brien and Trustee LaVern Johnson helped the Lyons Valley Preschool staff and board proudly cut the ribbon to welcome a couple dozen eager toddlers to the world of education.

Year in Review - Part One

Published on Monday, December 29 2014 09:47

Editor’s Note: In order that Lora and I, and all our wonderful volunteer contributors might enjoy some time off to be with our families and friends during the holidays the Lyons Recorder will continue our tradition of using the last week of the Old Year, and the first week of the New Year to bring our readers the Year in Review. On behalf of everyone connected to the Lyons Recorder, we hope you all enjoy the holidays, and we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Joseph Lekarczyk and Lora Gilson Lyons Recorder

Much in the same way of 2013 being remembered mostly for the devastating September flood, 2014 here in Lyons seemed to a large extent to resolve around “recovery.” Life did get somewhat back to “normal” for most residents. However, as a walk through the Confluence Neighborhood shows, we still have a long way to go.